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We're popping in for a summer check in before taking a little more time off and gearing up for a full return this fall. Life has been busy, and we've got plenty to catch you up on.

It's officially been one year since Kacie left vocational ministry, and she's reflecting on everything she's learned through the grief, the growth, and finally feeling like herself again.

Steph is in full blown mother of the bride mode after her daughter's engagement, and planning a wedding on a ridiculously short timeline is proving to be equal parts exciting and completely overwhelming.

We also share what's coming up over the next few months, what you can expect from Kinda Preachy this fall, and tell the story that proves you should probably know what a word actually means before using it as a compliment. Trust us, janky and boujie are not interchangeable, and Steph's aunt learned that the hard way.

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If you've ever found yourself standing in the kitchen wondering why you walked in there, waking up at 3 a.m. for no reason, crying over something ridiculous, or feeling completely unlike yourself, this episode is for you.

This week, Steph and Kacie sit down with Nurse Practitioner Karalee Massie of Figure Vitality to talk about the season of life nobody seems to prepare women for perimenopause and beyond.

We cover what perimenopause actually is, when it starts, how long it lasts, and the symptoms that often get dismissed as stress, aging, or simply "being busy." From anxiety and brain fog to weight gain, sleep struggles, heart palpitations, mood changes, and loss of confidence, we're unpacking the things women experience but rarely talk about out loud.

Karalee also answers the questions many women are afraid to ask about hormone replacement therapy, supplements, nutrition, exercise, libido, marriage, and why the things you've handled effortlessly for years may suddenly feel overwhelming.

Most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that you're not losing your mind and you're not failing. Your body may simply be changing, and there is help, hope, and support available.

Whether you're in your 40s, approaching perimenopause, or already wondering what in the world is happening to your body, this episode will leave you feeling informed, validated, and a little less alone.

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This week, we're turning the mic over to you. No really, if you hit that fan mail button you can send us a message!

From the messages, comments, and stories you've shared, we're talking about the moments that have stayed with you, the conversations that sparked something bigger, and the ways this community continues to grow. What started as Steph and Kacie sharing their experiences has become something much more. These are not just our stories anymore. They belong to all of us.

We revisit some of your favorite moments, the lessons you have taken with you, and the feedback that has made us laugh, cry, and occasionally sit speechless. We also share a listener story that hits especially close to home for Steph. A chance decision to catch up on the podcast led to a realization years in the making and a conversation that changed everything.

As always, we dive into the kinds of topics that usually surface during a girls' night when everyone finally starts telling the truth. The messy stuff. The meaningful stuff. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

This episode is a reminder of why we do this and how grateful we are for every person who listens, shares, and helps make this community what it is. It is heartfelt, a little unexpected, and full of the real talk that keeps us coming back week after week.

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Younger us would not believe older us.

From the things we worried about, to the things we no longer care about, to the confidence we've gained through life, faith, motherhood and a whole lot of trial and error, we're reflecting on how much we've changed and why that's actually something worth celebrating.

Along the way, we compare younger mom energy to seasoned mom confidence, discuss how parenting changes as our kids get older and somehow end up commemorating the anniversary of an arrest. Don't worry, it's far more funny than serious and honestly one of those stories you have to hear to believe.

We're sharing stories, laughs and a few surprising realizations about growing older, letting go of expectations and embracing the version of ourselves God has shaped through every season.

Because maybe growth isn't becoming someone new.

Maybe it's finally becoming who you were always meant to be.

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We retook spiritual gifts quizzes this week and let’s just say… some of the results were expected and some really caught us by surprise.

This episode turned into a very honest conversation about how God wires people differently, how our gifts can shift through different seasons of life and whether gifts get stronger, buried or even quieter when we stop using them.

We talk leadership, discernment, burnout, emotional capacity and why apparently neither of us received the gift of patience.

Also, some of you have the gift of hospitality and we’d just like to say thank you for your service because we both are going to need 24 hours before you drop by our homes!

This is the quiz we took! Take it and tell us what your results are! https://giftstest.com/test

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This week we invited life coach Lori Stansbury from Revealing Potential Coaching to join us for a conversation that honestly felt like a deep exhale for women in our stage of life.

Why do men seem to get a socially accepted “midlife crisis,” while women are expected to quietly keep everyone else’s lives running? What happens when you start feeling restless, pulled toward something new, or ready to rediscover parts of yourself that got buried under responsibility, survival mode and taking care of everyone else?

We talked about the women who know exactly what dream they want to chase and the women who just know they cannot stay where they are forever. Lori shares wisdom on unlocking new potential, recognizing what may be stirring beneath the surface and giving yourself permission to move with purpose.

Also, somehow we managed to keep the tangents mostly under control and only had one inappropriate comment, which honestly proves how much we loved this conversation and how badly we already want Lori back.

We have a feeling you are going to love her as much as we do.

You can connect with Lori Stansbury of Revealing Potential Coaching at:
Revealing Potential Coaching www.loristansbury.com
Find her socials, events and book discovery appointments here:

linktr.ee/loristansbury

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This one’s for the girls.
Circle of trust only. What’s said here stays here.

This episode feels like jumping into a late night bestie chat mid conversation.

Kacie wanted to talk about S E X.
Steph boycotted… and somehow made a joke that derailed us even worse.

From there, it’s weight loss updates, distractions, disappointments, and absolutely no ability to stay on track.

We love you. We’re so glad Jesus loves us… because this is definitely an earbuds in or alone in your car kind of episode.

It’s unfiltered, a little off the rails, and very much a “you had to be there” kind of episode.

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We went back to a church we’ve visited before and this time? No notes. No complaints. Just… really, really good.

Because life has these transitions, some you expect, some you don’t, and even when you know they’re coming… you still don’t feel ready.

Steph is stepping into one of those moments right now. An engagement on the horizon, families about to meet for the first time, and all the emotions that come with realizing your kid is building a life of their own.

We talk nerves, anticipation, and yes, a few wedding nightmare stories… because obviously.

But underneath all of it is this truth we keep coming back to:

Life doesn’t wait for us to feel ready.